Dog health

When you are driving down a highway or road have you ever saw a dog standing barking for help? Well many people just drop their pets off in the middle of a road and leave them there. Pet owners need to take care of their pets better. Why do people just not care of their pets? Have you ever wondered why people just leave their pets and don’t take care of them. Pet owners don’t care about their pets and just don’t want them anymore. To add on, when they don't want their pets anymore, they leave…

John Heywood once said, “Many hands make light work.” (“John Heywood Quotes”). Although a musher might say, many paws make light work. In the Iditarod, it is a race with one man and his or hers sixteen dogs. They travel a total of about a thousand miles in below freezing weather from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. It is indisputable that the Iditarod is an extreme race, but only the best of the best can achieve the finish line. With all of the many paws helping, the Iditarod dogsled race is…

Maintaining The Right Temperature For Your Dogs Dogs are naturally warmer to touch than human. In fact, the typical body temperature for dogs is at 101 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit compared to humans whose typical body temperature is 98,6 degrees Fahrenheit. There are factors that affect your dog’s tolerance to temperature. These are: • Environmental factors • Inflammation • Shock • Vaccination • Ingestion of something toxic Humans, unlike dogs, are able to find ways on how to take care of…

Your Health and the Health of Your Dog If as a pet owner you fail to remove the pet wastes from the yard in a timely manner, you could be adversely affecting the health of you, your family and your pup. Waste buildup is not only unpleasant to the eye, but can lead to unhealthy drinking water and cause other hazardous situations around the home. It contains bacteria and other infectious materials which, if left for too long, could create a hazardous health situation. Therefore, for the health of…

Training a puppy when you first bring them home is critical. It is obvious that you need certain physical items such as a dog bed or crate, food and water bowls, puppy chow, collar, leash, toys, etc. Equally as important, all family members must decide and agree on routine, responsibility and rules. The first few days are extremely important. Enthusiasm and emotions are up. Everyone wants to feed the puppy, play with the puppy and hold the puppy. Pre-established rules are easily broken. Everyone…

and be able to experience a greater sense of well-being, less melancholy and depression if animals are present in the amenity. Social effects of having pet animals contribute to almost all the age groups. With adult people walking their dogs in their neighborhood, dogs are a major focus of conversations among passers-by. A companion animal readily elicits friendly responses, even from unfamiliar passers-by. Reports from children say that their pet animals provides comfort and is a source of love…

physical and mental health. "Pets often provide unconditional acceptance and love and they're always there for you," says Gary A. Christenson, MD, chief medical officer at Boynton Health Service at the University of Minnesota. "There is a bond and companionship that makes a big difference in mental health," not to mention the extra exercise you get from walks and playtime. Down blow you will learn the ways your pet can boost your health. Pets may lower your cholesterol If you own a dog, the…

animal, but most of the time, they are everyday dogs, or just like your pets at home. Have you ever just seen your pet and get automatically relaxed or happier? That’s exactly what an emotional support animal is for. There’s no doubt that the bond between humans and animals goes way back, and the relationships they create are strong. For instance, studies show that some pet owners have lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and better mental health, among many other benefits, both physical and…

Dogs with allergies need special consideration and part of that is a change in diet. This can be easily accomplished by a simple search for dog food recipes for dogs with allergies. Dogs that have allergies in the large part have a serious sensitivity to commercially prepared food, which is the food that is generally available for a fairly low cost in your local supermarket. Although commercially prepared dog food may be convenient, there is actually very little that the manufacturers take into…

bully sticks for your dog Bully sticks are a nice treat for your dog. They are a 100 % natural product that brings a myriad of health benefits to dogs. They are better than other chew toys because of the many minerals that they contain. However, most dog owners do not know how to choose these chewy treats for their pooches because they come in a wide range of style, flavor and quality. Bully sticks of low quality can cause harm to your dog. So, here is a guide to help dog owners buy the…